37 Shot in Dozens of Atlanta Shootings Amid Ongoing Violence

Atlanta experienced a violent weekend marked by at least 37 people shot in a series of 12 separate shootings from Thursday through early Monday morning, including a mass shooting near a popular bar strip on Edgewood Avenue that killed 27-year-old Santos J. Wyatt and injured 10 others. Authorities believe the mass shooting involved four suspects who opened fire following a dispute, with most victims not specifically targeted but caught in the crossfire. Despite the surge in shootings, overall homicides in Atlanta are down by approximately one-third compared to 2024, with seven homicides reported in July 2025, significantly fewer than previous years. Police have made only one arrest linked to two shootings occurring hours apart, while investigations continue into the numerous incidents across the city. City officials, including Mayor Andre Dickens and Police Chief Darin Schierbaum, acknowledge the challenges posed by summer gun violence and stress the ongoing efforts to understand and address the causes. The recent violence has prompted calls for public assistance and heightened law enforcement activity amid a broader context of fluctuating crime rates in Atlanta.